There will be some temporary lighting placed at problem places along the route, he said.

“We know that our I's and our T's need to be crossed when we hit the streets,” Verret said. “We need to do it to perfection and be well prepared.”

Thibodaux Police Chief Scott Silverii said lighting is one of the primary challenges faced when planning a night parade. Daylight is a deterrent to some crimes that might take place in a crowded setting, he added.

Silverii also noted people traditionally drink more before night parades, and traffic is more of an issue with the parade ending late.

“It does present a challenge, but we had zero issues with it last year,” Silverii said. “We were well prepared, but the weather was brutally cold. I don't think it reflected accurately the interest the city has in a night parade.”

Verret said last year's parade fell on the coldest night of the year, which limited crowds to some extent. But aside from some additional lighting, he said there are not large changes for this year's event.

The theme of the parade is Ambrosia celebrating fairs and festivals, Verret said, noting many lighted throws will be tossed out during the route.

“We are very excited and proud of what we are doing in Thibodaux,” Verret said. “We are here to entertain a crowd and do it safely.”

<p>Thibodaux will host a night parade for the second year running. </p><p>After what organizers felt was a successful trial run, the Krewe of Ambrosia will roll at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 2. </p><p>Last year's nocturnal festivities were the first in decades for the city. </p><p>The city's previous administrations rejected a night parade before the city approved it last year to see how it would go, said Peter Verret, captain of Ambrosia. </p><p>“It has been a dream of mine to bring a night parade permanently to Thibodaux,” Verret said.</p><p>If all goes well, Mayor Tommy Eschete said, the city will permanently amend its ordinance dictating parade times to allow for the krewe's parade. </p><p>“We want this to be our historic night for here on,” Verret said. </p><p>Verret said last year's parade helped organizers identify places where the lighting wasn't sufficient. </p><p>There will be some temporary lighting placed at problem places along the route, he said. </p><p>“We know that our I's and our T's need to be crossed when we hit the streets,” Verret said. “We need to do it to perfection and be well prepared.”</p><p>Thibodaux Police Chief Scott Silverii said lighting is one of the primary challenges faced when planning a night parade. Daylight is a deterrent to some crimes that might take place in a crowded setting, he added. </p><p>Silverii also noted people traditionally drink more before night parades, and traffic is more of an issue with the parade ending late. </p><p>“It does present a challenge, but we had zero issues with it last year,” Silverii said. “We were well prepared, but the weather was brutally cold. I don't think it reflected accurately the interest the city has in a night parade.” </p><p>Verret said last year's parade fell on the coldest night of the year, which limited crowds to some extent. But aside from some additional lighting, he said there are not large changes for this year's event. </p><p>The theme of the parade is Ambrosia celebrating fairs and festivals, Verret said, noting many lighted throws will be tossed out during the route. </p><p>“We are very excited and proud of what we are doing in Thibodaux,” Verret said. “We are here to entertain a crowd and do it safely.”</p>